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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L120 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 4 months later than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L120 grades versus the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Ricoh G700SE

 L120 G700SE 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon L120

 G700SE L120 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Ricoh G700SE

 L120 G700SE 
ReleasedFebruary 2011October 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L120 and the G700SE.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and G700SE is 75 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L120 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging details
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix L120Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $0